Shark Reef {Yet Again!}

 05.25.12

Cooper's preschool class had a parent involvement activity at the Shark Reef, so we went AGAIN!

Aubrey is NOT a fan at all!

Scary is her new word.

The only time she didn't have her face buried in my shoulder is when we were in the touch tank area. 

And that was only because they had an automatic hand sanitizer dispenser that was low enough for her.

She probably sanitized herself about 100 times while we were waiting for Cooper's class.

 Cooper liked it though. 

But because we were there not too long ago I think he was a little bored with some areas.

It was lunch time for the big sharks while we were there so we had fun watching them and looking for the sea turtles.

Happy 8th Birthday Chloe!

 May 24th Chloe celebrated a special birthday as she turned 8.

She has been counting down for months now!

She started her birthday pretty grumpy and I had to remind myself not to beat the birthday girl!

She was quite upset, like most mornings that she had to wear her uniform. 

Luckily we moved on quickly and had pink and blue cinnamon rolls for breakfast. 

 Cooper and I did a little birthday shopping, grabbed some cupcakes and Tropical Smoothie and then headed back to the school to have lunch with the birthday girl. 

 After lunch we went outside to have cupcakes with her class. And then we went around the school to hand out the rest of them. That girl is definitely a giver!

After school was dance. She brought more cupcakes to share with her dance friends. She didn't even have one because she gave them all away!

We had dinner at Metro Pizza and then went over to King Putt for some laser tag. The computers were having troubles so we got to have a couple of extra games for free. We ended our night at home with chocolate cherry fudge cake and ice cream and opening presents. Chloe was SUPER excited about her scriptures, she even got up and gave me a hug!

Hope you had a good Chloe, we LOVE you!!

[Braves t-ball]

05.19.12

The t-ball season is officially over. The boys had their last game May 19th. 

Both boys have progressed so much this season. Alex got to be the last one to bat for the last half of the season because most of the time he hit the ball hard enough out in the grass that all the kids on base could get home without getting tagged out (not that it matters since they don't keep score).

I can't really say that I am sad that our t-ball years are over. Next year we will move both boys up to coach pitch. Hopefully we will be able to stay with Coach Lance. I have really learned the difference that a good coach makes. After Fall Ball last year Alex could have cared less about baseball. After this season he loves the game again and is doing so well.
Cooper has done really well too. It is crazy what a difference a year makes. Most of the time when he throws the ball he lifts his leg like a little pitcher. Pretty cute!!

365- Week 20

 05/20/12

CHEESE!!

This girl LOVES to play with my shoes!

05/21/12

 The BRAVES had their team party on Monday night. They played a little boys against the parents game and had a potluck dinner. We were lucky to have Lance as a coach again! 

05/22/12

 Grandpa having a turn watching these two little monsters.

05/23/12

 Happy Birthday Daddy-O!

The adults all went to Katie's Senior Awards Ceremony and then out to eat at Sammy's for a double celebration.

05/24/12

 Happy Birthday Miss Chloe!

Here she is showing off her new ballet skirt.

05/25/12

 Chloe got a new swimsuit for her birthday and on a dare Alex put it on. Pretty weird!!

05/26/12

Sad that I didn't actually take any pictures on this day. We went and saw The Avengers with Jeremy, Juli, their kids, and the Dymon's. Afterwards Chris grilled up some yummy carne asada and the Dymon's came to dinner.

Field Day [Nick]

 05.18.12

Friday was Nick's field day.

So Cooper, Aubrey, and I followed Nick's class around all morning to the different stations. Cooper was in complete heaven when Nick's teacher told him that he could be on Nick's team. And it is a good thing he wore an orange shirt too! The rest of the afternoon Cooper kept saying how awesome Nick's teacher is!

Nick LOVED all of it and we wouldn't expect anything else from him!

He was highly disappointed that the orange team only placed third though (they put all the orange classes on one team, so all the 3rd, 4th, and 5th orange team together).

Another fun morning! Not nearly as hot and way nice to not have to divide my time. I love watching my kids do well at something and have a good time!

Field Day [Chloe & Alex]

 05.17.12

Thursday Chloe and Alex had their field day.

Cooper, Aubrey and I spent the morning walking from one end of the field to the other trying to watch both kids do as many activities as we could. 

They both did really well and had a fun time!

365- Week 20

 05/13/12

Mother's day didn't go exactly as I was envisioned it. I won't lie I was pretty upset. But now that the day is over I feel silly being so selfish when I have been given the opportunity to be a mother and really, that is what Mother's Day is all about. 

I am very grateful to have 5 beautiful and healthy children. All I have ever wanted was to be a mom and my kids give my life purpose. I don't know what I would do without them.

I am very thankful for my own mom. She is ALWAYS there for me and my kids adore her.

I have never really had a relationship with my mother-in-law and as of late we have been going through a rough patch. We had our outs, but after all is said and done I am indeed thankful for her too. She is the mother of my husband, whom I LOVE and she is the grandmother of my children.

I hope everyone had a wonderful Mother's Day!!

05/14/12

No Picture

05/15/12

 Chloe was super excited to get her recital costume for her ballet number and as soon as she tried it on Aubrey wanted to dress up too.

05/16/12

 I was super sick in bed so Chris came home from work to take the kids to school and watch Alex do the morning ceremonies.

05/17/12

 Everybody having a Popsicle on the tramp.

05/18/12

 Cooper, Aubrey, and I went to lunch at Burger King after Nick's field day.

05/19/12

Aubrey getting a love from her daddy. She wasn't feeling very good.